“Whatever happens I’m sure the players will acquit themselves well. They are all very proud to pull on that jersey.”

Cotter has made just two changes to the Scotland side that scored five tries against hapless Tonga at Rugby Park in November.

Euan Murray takes Geoff Cross’s slot in the front row, while centre Mark Bennett comes into the team in place of Sean Lamont.

France v Scotland, tomorrow, 5pm

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